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Port Townsend Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 82 students in Port Townsend, WA, 6% of all K-12 students in Port Townsend, WA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Port Townsend Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Swan School
Swan School
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
2345 Kuhn St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-7340
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Jefferson Community School Photo
Jefferson Community School
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum
280 Quincy St Ste I
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-0622
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Port Townsend, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Olympic Range Carden Academy
Olympic Range Carden Academy
Gr: K-8 | 45 students
Christian
Po Box 1917
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4966
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Port Townsend, WA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
82
Students
$10,002
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Port Townsend)
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
788 Schools
# Students
82 Students
118,689 Students
% Students of Color
8%
32%
0.41
0.64
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,226 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
4%
8%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
6,302 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
61 Students
59,127 Students
% White Students
74%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
16 Students
37,081 Students
% of Others Students
20%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,044 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
59%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,002
$15,197
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$988
$9,218
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Port Townsend, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Port Townsend, WA is Swan School.
How many private schools are located in Port Townsend?
2 private schools are located in Port Townsend.
What percentage of students in Port Townsend go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Port Townsend are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).

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